Dear Issiah From Grandma Debbie

Dear Issiah,

I remember seeing you for the first time. I was living in Fort Polk, La. We came to Colorado to visit and I couldn't wait
to see you for the first time. I remember walking into your Dads and mom Lisa's Apartment. You were sitting on your
Dad's lap. I remember thinking how blessed I was to have such a beautiful grandchild. Your beautiful blonde hair, curly
on the ends and blue eyes looked up at me. You didn’t quite know who I was yet but you didn't cry when I picked you
up and hugged you. You were an angel baby. I gave you a stuffed baby elephant with a blue hat and you carried it
and tried to chew on it as your grow. Jared was about 6 years old. (as best as I can remember) He wanted to sit on
the couch so that I could put you on his lap. Your mom said it was okay. You were so adorable. It was hard to leave
back to Fort Polk, I didn’t want to miss you growing, the first time you sit up or walk. It happens so fast and I didn’t
want to miss it.

Luckily, I was able to come back several months later. You were getting so big and your eyes were a brighter blue.
You loved hugging you dad tightly. You were almost crawling. And I was falling deeper in love with you.

I can’t wait to see you grow up to be a strong man.

I love you with all my heart.

Grandma Deb...